Freeport-Mary Carolyn Schwarze, 98, of Freeport, died Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at Parkview Home. Born February 12, 1906 in Freeport she was the daughter of Edward L. and Emma C. (Long) Schwarze. She was a secretary at Camp Grant during World War II and then was a secretary at Micro Switch for 27 years until her retirement in 1971. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women's group, and the Quarter Century Club of Micro Switch. Surviving is her niece, Sharon (Vernon) Ruthe; great nephew, Joel (Kimberly) Ruthe; 2 great great nephews, Nolan and Evan Ruthe all of Freeport. Her parents and 1 brother, Archie A. Schwarze preceded her in death. Per her request cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Parkview Home with Reverend Gerald Robey of the home officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will be in the Oakland Cemetery & Mausoleum. There will be no visitation. Please View & Sign the Family Guest Book at www.walkermortuary.com. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Parkview Home.

Freeport-Mary Carolyn Schwarze, 98, of Freeport, died Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at Parkview Home. Born February 12, 1906 in Freeport she was the daughter of Edward L. and Emma C. (Long) Schwarze. She was a secretary at Camp Grant during World War II and then was a secretary at Micro Switch for 27 years until her retirement in 1971. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women's group, and the Quarter Century Club of Micro Switch. Surviving is her niece, Sharon (Vernon) Ruthe; great nephew, Joel (Kimberly) Ruthe; 2 great great nephews, Nolan and Evan Ruthe all of Freeport. Her parents and 1 brother, Archie A. Schwarze preceded her in death. Per her request cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Parkview Home with Reverend Gerald Robey of the home officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will be in the Oakland Cemetery & Mausoleum. There will be no visitation. Please View & Sign the Family Guest Book at www.walkermortuary.com.